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FMMC 0234

Aliens, Cyborgs and Monsters

American Film Genres
The course will study the form and development of Hollywood film genres such as the science fiction film, the gangster film, the musical, and the romantic comedy, in order to determine what we can learn from these texts about ourselves and our culture. The conventions, archetypes, and common plots of various genres will be outlined and their meaning analyzed. The historical transformation of genres will be highlighted. Screenings, readings, and written reports. (Formerly FMMC/AMCV 0134 and FMMC/AMST 0134) (FMMC 0101 or FMMC 0102) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. screen./1 hr. disc.
Subject:
Film & Media Culture
Department:
Film & Media Culture
Division:
Arts
Requirements Fulfilled:
NOR SOC

Sections in Spring 2006, School Abroad France (Paris)

Spring 2006

FMMC0234A-S06 Lecture (Hashmi)
FMMC0234W-S06 Discussion (Hashmi)
FMMC0234X-S06 Discussion (Hashmi)
FMMC0234Y-S06 Discussion (Hashmi)